The Charter to Establish Africa Nazarene University
16. Functions of the University Council
16. Functions of the University Council
The Functions of the Council shall be—(a)to formulate policies and make plans to enable the University to achieve its stated purposes and objectives;(b)to develop and support policies that will facilitate the administration of the University;(c)to promote the advancement of education and religion in Africa of persons who are residents of Africa and elsewhere;(d)to solicit, receive and disburse any moneys, property or any other assets which may be donated or bequeathed to the University for the purpose of advancing the objectives of the university;(e)to purchase, sell, lease or mortgage any property:Provided that the Council shall not charge or dispose of immovable property without prior approval of the Board of Trustees;(f)to invest funds and other assets on behalf of the University;(g)to make the rules for the administration and management of the University;(h)to formulate and approve the rules and regulations relating to the management, activities and governance of student organizations and to exercise such control thereon as shall be provided in the Statutes;(i)to approve academic programmes on recommendation of the Senate and subject to the approval of the Commission for Higher Education;(j)to approve the rules and regulations relating to the management, activities and governance of the alumni association and to exercise such control thereon as shall be provided in the Statutes;(k)to establish and maintain records and other documents in connection with the financial and legal matters of the University and to ensure such proper execution as may be necessary;(l)to develop and conserve the financial resources of the University;(m)to plan for, raise and manage the funds of the University in accordance with this Charter and the Statutes.Source: Kenya Law